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Patent GB-190428910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Work Clamps for Sewing Machines
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-02-02
Abstract: 28,910. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Dec. 30. Buttonhole-sewing machines.-Relates to improvements in the work-clamp of the buttonhole-sewing machine described in Specification No. 261, A.D. 1904, whereby the material round the buttonhole is stretched in closing the clamp. Hinged to lugs 7, laterally adjustable on the usual clamp-plate 3, are two serrated jaws 9. When the clamp is open, as shown in Fig. 3, they are held inclined, as shown by springs 13. In closing the clamp, the jaws first engage the material, and then, as the lugs 7 further descend, the jaws are forced apart, and the portion of the material between them uniformly stretched.
Patent GB-190501807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Attachments for Ordnance.
Filed: 1905-01-30
Granted: 1905-04-27
Abstract: 1807. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. March 12, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Clinometers. - The invention is shown as applied to ordnance sights; for clinometric purposes, the sight carrier C is provided with a spirit level adjusted for the elimination of the angle of sight. To enable a short arc to be used for large elevations, the carrier C is pivoted to the arc A and may be fixed in either of two positions by engaging the tooth e<1> of a spring E with one of the dents a<4>, a<5> in the arc A. The angle between the two positions corresponds to the normal range of elevation given by the scale a'. Specification No. 27,178, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190503067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Biscuits or Crackers and the like.
Inventor: COPLAND ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-02-14
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 3067. Copland, A. W. Feb. 14. Moulding dough. -In a machine for cutting and panning biscuits, dough from a pair of sheeting-rollers is received upon a carrier C formed of a series of rollers which progressively diminish in speed so as to allow the dough to contract. The sheet of dough is passed to a cylindrical cutter A, in which the cutting - shapes are outlined by sharpened ribs or flanges. The dough is stripped from the cutter by alternately-reciprocating feeders D, D', which are provided with suction means which come into action during the forward movement. The feeders are carried by standards g, g', which are reciprocated laterally by arms h rocked by cams e, e<1> on the shaft f. The feeders are lowered during the return movement by bell-crank levers l, l<2> attached to the standards and moved by the cams e, e'. The suction in the feeders is controlled by valves, which are closed at the end of the forward movement by projecting lugs coming into contact with fixed stops, and are opened by similar means at the end of the return movement. The dough is passed by a belt E to a panning-device arranged so that dough fed at a regular rate is delivered intermittently. An endless belt F driven by a roller G passes over a flexible plate M, which is pivoted at one end to a bar I, over which the belt passes, and is connected at the other to a bar n which is periodically rocked by arms O into the position shown in dotted lines. The bar is bowed upwards, and the length of the belt between the receiving and delivering ends is increased. A retaining-apron T' passes over the belt and is moved at the same speed. The belt and apron are kept taut by take-up rollers Q, U, which are moved simultaneously with the arms O. The arms are moved by a cam P on the shaft of the roller G. The device may be adapted to receive dough intermittently and deliver it regularly, the belt in this case being driven intermittently.
Patent GB-190506055-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Filtering Material and Method of Producing same.
Inventor: LOEFFLER OSWALD
Filed: 1905-03-22
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 6055. L÷ffler, O., and Weldle, W. March 22. Filtering-media.-A filtering-medium is made of asbestos, chalk, fossil meal, and syenite. The materials are finely pulverized, made into a paste with water, pressed into moulds, and burnt.
Patent GB-190506185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating Fumes Escaping from Furnaces, chiefly for the Recovery of Valuable Constituents therein.
Inventor: MOWER GEORGE AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1905-03-23
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 6185. Mower, G. A. March 23. Washers. - Smoke fumes &c. escaping from the door of a furnace are passed into a washing-tower E, where they meet a descending stream of water. Baffleplates F of any suitable material are arranged to assist in the cooling and condensation of any valuable constituents, and a pump G maintains the circulation of water. The matter deposited may be removed by the valve K.
Patent GB-190509050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mortice and other Locks for Doors and the like.
Inventor: SEWELL ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-29
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 9050. Sewell, R. W. April 29. Latches ; locks, key &c.-The case of a mortise lock is made tubular, or semi-tubular, or with parallel sides projecting from a face-plate. The latch and lock bolt are made in one continuous stem d, which passes through a bridge - piece and projects through the face-plate a. It is kept in the position shown in Fig. 3 against the action of a spring o by a pin k engaging with a lug i on the bolt. The pin k passes across the case into grooves or slots c in the sides, and is longitudinally movable within the confines of the slots. The latch-withdrawing mechanism consists of two bell-crank levers p, Fig. 7, pivoted to the sides of the case as shown in Fig. 3, and provided with slots w for engagement with the pin k. When the handle spindle t is turned, the lugs u work the levers p and draw the pin k along the slots c and thus withdraw the latch. For locking the latch, a key is inserted in the keyhole f and turned. In turning, the key raises the bolt d, thereby releasing the lug i from the pin k, and shoots it by means of the lug g, the pin k then engaging with the tail x of the bolt as shown in Fig. 2. The leaf spring l is provided to steady the bolt. By removal of the pin n and relieving the pressure of the spring 1, the bolt d may be withdrawn and reversed. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, the latch is operated by lifting the piece z.
Patent GB-190600559-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Altering and Improving the Methods of Heating the Eggs in Tank and Atmospheric Incubators adapted for its use.
Inventor: ATKINSON RICHARD
Filed: 1906-01-09
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 559. Atkinson, R., and Atkinson, M. H. Jan. 9. Drawings to Specification. Incubators.-A non-porous diaphragm of rubber, leather, oilcloth, or the like is fitted in an incubator so as to rest loosely on the eggs and receive and distribute all the heat radiated from the hot-water tank or other heater. It is formed in a trough shape and secured to ledges fixed to the sides of the incubator, or it may be stretched across the incubator and the eggs-raised up to it. In an incubator heated by a flue in the middle of the egg chamber, supports are provided for the diaphragm round the flue. An opening is formed in the egg chamber whereby the hand can be introduced to adjust the diaphragm evenly over the eggs. The water tray is dispensed with, but wet rags may be placed below the egg drawer. Means for ventilation are provided.
Patent GB-190610415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Heating Systems.
Inventor: NESBIT DAVID MEIN
Filed: 1906-05-03
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 10,415. Nesbit, D. M. May 3. Heating buildings &c.-In the conversion of a hot-water heating-system into a steam heating- system, for instance in the manner described in Specification No. 22,451, A.D. 1905, a condenser or steam trap is provided on the return pipe of each radiator, heating-apparatus, or battery. Fig. 1 shows a steam trap e which may be of the type described in Specification No. 17,801, A.D. 1904, arranged so as to permit only water of condensation or vapour at a low temperature to pass to the jacket of the thermostatic device d, which controls the inlet valve a to the radiator. Fig. 2 shows a heating-battery having a steam trap e, which is connected to the common return pipe c of the battery, arranged about the level of the base of the heating-apparatus. A by-pass k allows direct communication with the return main.
Patent GB-190613836-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arc Lamp.
Inventor: OCENASEK LUDVIK
Filed: 1906-06-16
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 13,836. Ocenßsek, L. June 16. Arc lamps.-The feeding of the carbons is regulated by the fusion of a pin or pins by the heat of the arc. Parallel carbons h, i are attached to a vertically-sliding plate b which is connected by a cord s to a pulley r attached to a pinion q. This pinion gears with a rack on a sheath l holding a fusible pin k, which is thus pressed against the electrode h and controls its descent. The sheath l slides in a slotted tube o. The holder of the electrode i is pivoted at e and connected to the armature f of a series electro-magnet g which strikes the arc. A second series electromagnet v with pole-pieces z holds the arc at the ends of the carbons. In a modification, the plate b is geared to two fusible pins which abut just above the arc.
Patent GB-190617714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Carriage and Waggon Buffer Casings and the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: MILLS JOHNSON
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 17,714. Mills, J., Mills, M. J., and Mills, M. L. Aug. 7. Buffers.-The casings of railway carriage and wagon buffers are stamped from plates of wrought iron or steel. The plate is first stamped into the form of a hollow conical frustum of the general proportions shown in Fig. 1 by means of an hydraulic or other power press and suitably shaped dies, after which the closed end of the cone is forced inwards as shown at 4. The arrangement is then placed in a suitable bottom die and a flange 2 formed around its open end by means of an upper die. Finally, the casing is placed upon a conical block and the centre portion 5 of the closed end is pressed or cut out. The dies may be shaped so as to form longitudinal ribs 9, Fig. 3, along the outside of the casing, and, further, the flange 2 may be bent at right-angles near its outer edge. In order to provide sufficient bearing-surface for the buffer plunger and to form an abutment for the plunger collar, a wrought-iron or steel ring 6 is secured in the end 4 of the casing by rivets or bolts 7.
Patent GB-190617728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oars
Inventor: CHAUSSINAND HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1906-08-07
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 17,728. Chaussinand, H. Aug. 30, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Oars.-In bow-facing and feathering oars of the kind made in two parts, each pivotally mounted and connected by toothed sectors, means are provided whereby the dip of the blade and the amplitude of its angular movements may be limited or regulated. The two parts of the oar are pivotally supported in a plate 12 secured to the gunwale. Stirrup pieces 13, attached to the plate 12, extend downwards and are secured by bolts 15, and serve to support the rod 19 by which the dip is regulated. This rod is jointed to the pin 7 of the oar and is normally held with the nut 24 in contact with the bottom of the eye 17 by the spring 21. To bring the oar to an horizontal position, the spring 21 is compressed. The outer part of the stirrup pieces 13 carries rods 29 which engage the rod 30 on the loom at each end of its stroke and thus rotate the oar on its axis to feather it. Spring stops may be fitted to stop the oar at the end of its forward and rearward movements. The loom may also be made telescopic and the blade perforated. A modified construction for regulating the dip of the blade comprises a semicircular bar pivoted to the outer side of the plate 12 and adjusted in inclination by thumb-screws acting on levers formed of continuations of the ends of the bar. The loom of the oar rests on this bar through the intermediary of a roller.
Patent GB-190619166-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Chip Potato Cutter.
Inventor: EASTWOOD OLIVER
Filed: 1906-08-28
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 19,166. Eastwood, O. Aug. 28. Cutting and slicing potatoes.-A cutter for chip potatoes comprises a set of cross-blades A fixed in a frame B, which is mounted on a hollow stand C carrying handles D. The potatoes may be pressed down on the upper side and pass through into the hollow stand, or the blades may be pressed down on the potatoes resting on a block inside the hollow stand C.
Patent GB-190619683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mounting or Suspension of Vehicle Bodies
Inventor: FULTON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 19,683. Fulton, C. W. Sept. 4. Motor road vehicles.-To prevent vehicle bodies from tilting relatively to the wheel axles, as when turning corners, one or more struts are secured centrally of the vehicle body and adapted to engage one or more pairs of roller or like guides carried by brackets attached to the wheel axles. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which a T-shaped strut A is attached to the vehicle, its lower end A<2> passing between two pairs of rollers B carried by a bracket C' mounted centrally on the axle C. The part A' may have a strengthening-flange a, Fig. 2. The roller spindles b may be mounted rigidly on the bracket C', or on blocks B', Fig. 3, carried in bearings and retained in a central position by springs B<2>. Rubber or air cushions may be employed instead of springs. When a single strut is used, it may be carried near the front or rear axle or midway between them ; in the latter case, the bracket is carried by a frame supported on the axles. The positions of strut and bracket may be reversed.
Patent GB-190623578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Reseating Taps or Valves.
Inventor: PARKES ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-10-24
Granted: 1907-08-29
Abstract: 23,578. Parkes, R. J. Oct. 24. End-facing.-An apparatus for reseating valves comprises a detachable cutter E mounted on a spindle D, provided with a feed - nut H and mounted in a socket F having steps at K to fit the flanges of different-sized valves, to which it is secured by claws L and bolts M. Screws 0 are provided to keep the claws approximately level; when the flange on the valve does not afford sufficient bearing-area for the claws, an auxiliary two-part flange N may be used.
Patent GB-190624251-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for use in Separating Flour and other Products in Flour Milling.
Filed: 1906-10-31
Granted: 1907-08-01
Abstract: 24,251. Paisley, J., and Simon, Ltd., H. Oct. 31. sifting and separating flour.-In pneumatic separating apparatusfor use in milling flour, a vertical screen A reciprocating vertically is combined with two sets of oppositely-inclined stationary plates F, G by means of which the stock from the feed-device E is caused to impinge intermittently upon the outer face of the screen,land with a set of similar plates 0 arrangedagainst the inner face of the screen. One or both of the sets of plates G, 0 is provided with cleaning- brushes P. The upper part of the screen may be clothed with silk to permit the separation of break flour, which then falls upon a floor K. Below the floor K, the screen may be coarser, the middlings passing through into a compartment L and the semolinas into a chamber M.
Patent GB-190701095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Current Switches.
Filed: 1907-01-15
Abstract: 1095. Felten & Guilleaume - Lahmeyerwerke Akt.-Ges. Jan. 15, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Switches.-In a step-by-step switch, the contacta r m carries a segment provided with ratchet teeth, and the operating- arm carries a pawl which moves eccentrically t o the ratchet. The operating- lever a is moved by a handle c to the left, until a pawl 1 g drops behind one of the teeth 2... 6, and is then moved to the right as far as permitted by a stop k. This motion is repeated, and each time the contact-lever d is moved one step forward. A projection l on. the lever a enables the contact-arm. to be returned by a single stroke. A clamp may be used in the place of the pawl, and the switch may be adapted for polyphase work by increasing the number of contacts. The inoperative movement of the lever a may be utilized to operate an auxiliary switch, which may close the circuit for the current during the no-load running of an alternate - current machine, or may close the exciting-circuit of a direct-current machine. The inoperative movement may put a spring in tension, and so secure the quick switching-in of the contact-lever.
Patent GB-190715406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Packing Material for Reaction Chambers, Towers or the like
Inventor: PETERSEN HUGO
Filed: 1907-07-04
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 15,406. Petersen, H. Aug. 4, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Scrubbers.-In a packing-body of trapezoidal cross-section for reaction towers, chambers, &c., the inclined sides f are formed with diamond-shaped grooves or flutings, and the base c is grooved longitudinally. When arranged in a tower, a layer of bodies is supported by, and arranged at right-angles to, the layer below, and each body may rest on its base c or upper surface b.
Patent GB-190715937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valve Apparatus for Controlling the Flow of Fluid to Reciprocatory Pistons and Cylinders for Brakes and other like uses.
Inventor: HUTCHINGS JOHN
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 15,937. Hutchings, J. July 11. Turbines.-A rotary valve i for distributing compressed fluids to a cylinder to move a piston for applying a brake or to obtain a reciprocatory motion to actuate the plunger of a pump or the piston of a pneumatic or other fluid rock-drill &c., is provided with inlet and exhaust ports so that a part rotation of the valve in either direction from its central position will cause the movement of the piston to be reversed. The valve is an improvement on the valve described in Specification No. 3926, A.D. 1906, and is shown in Fig. 2 as applied to the control of a piston u actuating a band brake on the shaft of a turbine. The inlet port j of the valve in the central position communicates with a passage k leading to the front of the piston so as to apply the brake, and the rear of the piston is open through a passage p, Fig. 4, and a port q to the exhaust passage r. The valve stem h is connected by a crank e to one end of a slotted lever a, the other end of which is connected to the valve lever d of the turbine, so that, when the lever d is turned in either direction, a corresponding movement is given to the valve stem h. This causes the inlet port to be placed in communication with a passage m, Fig. 3, leading to the rear of the piston either directly, in the case where the port is turned to the left, or through a passage l, Fig. 5, in the case where the port is turned to the right. At the same time the exhaust port r, Fig. 4, formed in the stem of the valve, is placed in communication with a port t leading to the front of the piston either through a passage s, Fig. 5, or directly. The port j, Fig. 3, is formed with a flared opening where it connects with the pipe o which supplies the compressed air, steam, water, or other fluid.
Patent GB-190722442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direction or Way Indicators for Motor Cars and other Vehicles
Inventor: REASON ELVIN HEATH
Filed: 1907-10-11
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 22,442. Reason, E. H. Oct. 11. Signals, road-vehicle.-A pointer a for indicating the direction about to be taken by a motor-car or other vehicle is provided with a lamp f or with two or more lamps which are preferably coloured. In the arrangement shown, the pointer a is pivoted on the front of the radiator of a motor-car, and its position is controlled by a flexible wire connexion from a handle on the steering-pillar. An electric lamp may be used, a switch being fixed at the back of the radiator.
Patent GB-190724480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: CHURCH ERNEST
Filed: 1907-11-05
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 24,480. Church, E. Nov. 5. Washing-machines.-In washing-machines of the type in which the clothes are placed in a semi-cylindrical receptacle and rubbed by a correspondinglyshaped pivoted rubber c, the rollers d forming the rubbing - surface are transversly corrugated, as shown in Fig. 3. The trunnions f of the rubber work in lined slots in the sides of the receptacle. The cover is in two portions which are slotted to allow the movements of the handles e of the rubber. A small wringer, soap dish, or the like may be mounted on the cross-pieces b<1>.
Patent GB-190804718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: LIST VICTOR
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 4718. List, V. March 2. Spring wheels.-A flexible tyre f of wire rope, bands, or chains, is mounted on telescopic spring spokes so as to be of polygonal form, and is adapted to yield to shocks in all directions by mounting the spokes d to rock on their rounded ends in hub recesses t. Cushioning - material surrounds the spoke in the recess, and the sliding spoke-member g is supported by a helical spring s, the tension of which is adjusted by a screwed collar h.
Patent GB-190807866-A (GB)
Title: Steam Slewing Gear for Ships Derricks.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM LORENZO
Filed: 1908-04-09
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 7866. Brown, W. L. April 9. Derricks.-A slueing-gear for a ship's derrick comprises a steam cylinder a arranged on the mast and having a piston-rod c passing through a dashpot cylinder b. The rod c carries sheaves d, e at its extremities. Other sheaves fare fixed on the cylinder a. Ropes m are led from each side of the derrick over side sheaves p, round one of the sheaves d, e, and around one of the sets of sheaves f, the ends being secured at n, t. When steam is admitted to the cylinder, the piston-rod is moved to draw in one rope and pay out the other, with the result that the derrick is slued.
Patent GB-190814403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Skate Sharpeners.
Inventor: DOW DAVID BENJAMIN
Filed: 1908-07-07
Granted: 1909-02-04
Abstract: 14,403. Dow, D. B., and Edson, C. A. July 7. Sharpening.-In a skate-sharpener comprising an abrading-cylinder 7 mounted in a cylindrical casing 1 provided with a longitudinal slot having guide flanges 2, one each side, between which the skate blade is inserted, the cylinder 7 is supported by removable caps 3, 4, so as to allow the cylinder to be rotated when its surface is worn. One cap has a circular and the other an angular orifice, shaped to fit the ends 8, 9 of the axis of the cylinder; the cap 4 thus locks the cylinder in position, and can be removed to allow the spindle to be rotated.
Patent GB-190814447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Holding Objects for the Purpose of their being Used as Drawing Copies and the like.
Inventor: BRAMWELL JOSEPH FREDERICK
IPC: B43M99/00
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1909-03-25
Abstract: 14,447. Bramwell, J F. July 8. Flower holders or supports consist of a clip a the jaws of which are closed by means of a spring, a sliding tube &c., fixed to or formed integral with a stem b supported in a suitable base c. A receptacle f for water may be attached to the stem by means of a rubber ring g.
Patent GB-190816201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Machines.
Inventor: MEILICKE CARLO ARNO
Filed: 1908-07-30
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 16,201. Meilicke, C. A. July 30. Calculating-apparatus.-Apparatus for converting decimals of a pound into ordinary currency comprises a drum carrying a conversion table 15, the drum being operated by a head 11 and arrested by a spring 13 engaging a wheel 12. An observation opening in a plate 4 in the casing 1 exposes a line on the chart, the drum being moved as required for this purpose.